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A new camera and a trip to Maine (Acadia area and minimum of three or four days). Use a hotel which includes a decent breakfast to save time (Trip Advisor). If that’s too far, Boothbay Harbor–but stay in Southport on the ocean.

Would she make the time if you found a class and signed her up for it? I took one of the summer programs through a local high school a few years back and it was a great intro to the basics–about 5 weeks long. It would give her a sense of whether she would want to pursue it further.
Other idea for gardening: Take her for a day trip to the Roosevelt Gardens or to The Mount in Lenox for a tour.

I think that a Pandora (or similar type) bracelet is always nice because you can get beads for it that are meaningful like mother beads, birthstone beads, beads withs flowers or other things that relect her interests. Another option are the Alex and Ani bracelets which have the little discs hanging off of them with an initial, birtstone,inspirational saying, etc. I have both of these types of bracelets and they always make me smile when I look at them because they mean so much more than just a regular accessory.

Have small family gathering where she can enjoy her family. Register her for a photography class and buy the necessary equipment. Sign her up for a “gardner of the month” type club. Tell her how much you love her and look forward to the rest of your lives together.

I would see if you could set up a suprise camping trip with the family. Prior to that (maybe on her actual birthday) get her an easy to learn camera so she can try it out a little before the family vacation. That way she will get lots of practice and have lots of memories from the trip.

Buy the camera, that’s a no Brainer… But how about honoring the 6 decades your wife has been alive by making 60 acts of kindness in her honor & document it all in photographs. Your digital images can all be uploaded to snapfish or a similar photo website & you can create a book, with explanations & captions.

You know her… Her history, her loves, her schools, history of family origins.. Get really creative & get started. Let her be your inspiration.

I spoke to my lovely wife and she insists she wants NOTHING. I think I’ll go with Kristin’s idea and just do it anonymously. Well maybe I’ll let Mrs. Reader in on it. Hope you’re behind me at the drive through for the next few weeks. ;)